Telangana rolls out cancer treatment to all districts and logs 35,000 cases

Telangana’s health minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha announced on November 3 that the state has extended cancer treatment services to every one of its 33 districts, while a government‑run cancer registry now records 35,000 cases, according to The Hindu.

How many cancer cases are recorded in the state’s registry?

The dedicated cancer portal lists 35,000 registered cases, The Hindu reported, and officials said declaring cancer a notifiable disease will aid monitoring and control.

What new facilities are being introduced to improve cancer care?

Day‑care chemotherapy centres have been set up across all districts to provide local treatment and reduce travel to Hyderabad, and the government is moving to establish Regional Cancer Centres for stronger infrastructure, The Hindu said. Patients first receive care at MNJ Cancer Hospital or NIMS before continuing chemotherapy at district‑level centres, with mapping to ensure follow‑up.

How is the HPV vaccination programme progressing?

Of the 3.4 lakh eligible girls in Telangana, 2.3 lakh have been vaccinated against human papillomavirus, achieving a 67 % coverage rate, The Hindu noted. The minister praised the state’s efforts in prevention, screening and early detection of cancer.

The minister also directed officials to upgrade district‑centre facilities so patients need not travel to Hyderabad for chemotherapy, The Hindu added.